Whatever We Had

Two

#WWH02
02
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Party

"We're attending a party tomorrow. Make sure to look decent," Dad said.

"Oh honey, I can hire a stylist for her. Well, that's, if she wants?" Mom suggested.

"Ah 'Mmy, It's fine. I can fix myself tomorrow. There's no need for a stylist," I said.

"Hire one. We can't trust your skills yet," Dad said with finality in his voice.

He can really shatter my confidence with just one sentence.

I know I said that I wish moments like this last forever. I'm taking it back now.

I know I still have things to learn. Why does he need to shove it in my face? Hindi naman ako pinanganak na magaling.

"Uhm... Dad. Invited po ba ang mga Fontanilla?"

"Yes. Why? "

I shook my head as a response. Atleast I have someone, if ever things go wrong tomorrow.

I'm painting the picture I took awhile ago, vibrant colors of yellow, orange and red showing. I suddenly remembered the face of that arrogant college boy.

The mixture of his sweet and rough appearance resembles my cousins from mom's side. They have that rough facade but they are really soft.

I have more favorite cousins from mom's side than dad's. I don't know. I like them more. It's not like I don't like the Clementes. Compared to the Clementes, I like the Loyolas more.

Mas naiintindihan kasi nila ako. They don't point out my flaws. They don't make me feel so low about myself.

My eyes widened when I noticed that I was excellently sketching that arrogant college boy's face. What the!

Hindi naman ako ganoon kagaling sa pagguhit ng mukha. I'm more on drawing landscapes. But how did I manage to draw his face without physical reference. Ganon kabilis tumatak ang mukha niya sa utak ko?

I can not believe my skills. Surely, that arrogant college boy invaded my system. I can't be attracted to him that fast, can I?

Maybe I'm just overthinking. I don't like guys with features like that. Sure, his appearance is captivating but I guess it's not enough reason for me to like him.

Like any other guys that I found attractive before, this too, shall pass.

My relatives from both sides look attractive, too. Bakit sila hindi ko naman nagustuhan? I chuckled.

Wrailette Allana, do you hear yourself? That's going to be incest.
You're gross.

My mind likes wandering kaya hindi na bago sakin na maisip ang mga ganoong bagay. Maybe I need another friend to talk to. Hindi na ba sapat si Ari?

Sa tingin ko, kaunti na lang ay masisiraan na ko ng bait.

To avoid thinking too much, I texted Ari.

Wraia:
Babe, I met this arrogant college boy kanina, kind of stuck on my mind. Help!

My phone beeped after a few seconds.

Ari:
O to the M to the G! Is it gwapo?
Type mo?
Where did you meet him?
Hey!
Ano?

Wow, nagmamadali?

Wraia:
Sa college building, malamang. Where else? And yes he's kind of gwapo.

Ari:
Tell me more?
WRAILETTE ALLANA